Derry city centre has been buzzing with plenty of family-friendly activity in the Guildhall Square from noon, while in the Craft Village hosted story-telling, traditional music and dancing from 11am.

Derry Mayor Brenda Stevenson said: “St Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating our traditional Irish roots and heritage, so I know plenty of people living abroad will be missing home and would love to receive a message from their home city.”